Michelle Mills
Clinton,TN
Summary
Proven leader in supplier quality and team management, notably at Eagle Bend Manufacturing. Excelled in enhancing supplier relationships and quality assurance through rigorous auditing, achieving significant improvements. Skilled in mentoring teams towards exceeding performance goals, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality control and effective communication, driving continuous improvement and operational success.
Personable and analytical, with knack for ensuring quality standards are met. Possesses solid understanding of supplier quality management coupled with skills in auditing and compliance. Aims to enhance supplier performance and contribute to operational excellence.
Offering solid foundation in quality assurance and strong desire to learn and grow in supplier quality environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts, along with skills in data analysis and problem-solving. Ready to use and develop analytical skills and process improvement techniques in Purchasing Supplier Developement role.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Quality
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
01.2017 - Current
- Established performance metrics for evaluating supplier quality, delivery, and service levels, driving continuous improvement throughout the supply base.
- Improved supplier quality by conducting comprehensive audits and assessments.
- Managed supplier quality assessments, ensuring consistent product standards were maintained across all delivered goods.
- Resolved supplier quality control issues through collaboration with third-party leadership.
- Evaluated supplier quality performance and provided feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitored supplier quality to identify potential issues.
- Enhanced supplier quality by conducting stringent audits and feedback sessions.
- Improved supplier quality performance by conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Enhanced supplier quality by conducting regular audits and providing feedback for improvement.
- Evaluated supplier quality through on-site assessments, leading to stronger partnerships and better materials sourcing.
- Participated in supplier evaluations to ensure alignment with company quality standards and expectations.
Production Team Leader
Indiana Marjun
03.2010 - 11.2016
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, identify challenges, and develop solutions collaboratively.
- Assessed and addressed production bottlenecks, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Contemporary Management
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN12-2023
Skills
- Supplier quality assessment
- Supplier Quality Control
- Supplier quality auditing
- Supplier quality assurance
- Supplier relationships
- Quality improvement
Certification
VDA 6.3: Process Auditor
IATF 16949 - 1st / 2nd party Auditor
Automotive Core Tool for Process and System Auditors
Timeline
Supplier Quality
Eagle Bend Manufacturing
01.2017 - Current
Production Team Leader
Indiana Marjun
03.2010 - 11.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Contemporary Management
Roane State Community College
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